IT’S one of those little tasks that can quickly turn into a major annoyance.
You start with high expectations and a bottle of cleaning solution, but before you know it, you’re wrestling with streaks and spots that seem to multiply over and over again.
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It can feel like a never-ending battle.
And a cleaning fanatic knows this feeling exactly.
So much so that she recorded it Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips & Tricks Facebook group to ask other people if they know any quick tricks or hacks.
She uploaded a photo of her mirror and wrote, “Suggestions on what to use on mirrors?!
“I only wash my cleaning supplies together.
“I use microfiber cloths, but they always leave lint on the mirrors. Help!”
Many cleaning fans rushed to the comments section to give their advice.
And someone suggested a 15 cent trick so she wouldn’t have to spend a fortune on cleaning products anymore.
Someone wrote: “Put some vinegar in water, wipe the mirror with it and then polish it with newspaper, it works perfectly.”
Another agreed, writing, “Newspapers are the best for cleaning mirrors and windows.”
While someone else also agreed that vinegar should be used.
They wrote: “White vinegar spray. Not a full spray and a microfiber cloth.”
“Dettol in the aerosol with kitchen paper. It looks fantastic,” suggested another cleaning fan.
A fifth added: “Put a little washing up liquid with water in a plant sprayer and some kitchen roll.
“I did them all yesterday, they are shiny and there are no streaks on them.
“I do all my windows the same way I have for years.”
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We previously revealed a handy tip for removing stubborn stains in the sink.
And another clean fan from Mrs Hinch revealed exactly what the trick was.
They wrote: ‘Sprinkle with bicarbonate of soda and cut a lemon in half and scrub clean.
“Don’t rinse it for a few hours, then add dish soap and use the other half of the lemon to scrub it again. That should work.”
A second added: “Plug it in, pour cheap coke over it and leave it for a while.”
While a third said: “Cheap washing powder and hot water.
“Let it soak overnight.”
Cleaning Tips from Mrs Hinch
For drains:
Pour one cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by one cup of white vinegar.
Let it fizz for ten minutes and then rinse with hot water to clear any blockages and remove any unpleasant odors.
For skirting boards:
Mix a capful of fabric softener with water in a plant sprayer.
Spray it on a cloth and wipe your skirting boards with it. It removes dust and leaves a fresh scent.
For microwaves:
Place a bowl of water with a few lemon slices in the microwave.
Heat it on high heat for three minutes and then let it sit for another five minutes. The steam loosens dirt, making it easy to wipe clean and leaving a fresh lemon scent.
For stains and odors:
Sprinkle baking soda crystals on your carpet, let it sit for at least an hour (or overnight if dealing with a stubborn odor), and then vacuum it thoroughly.
This helps remove stains and neutralize odors.
For tiles:
Use an old toothbrush dipped in a mixture of baking soda and water to scrub the grout between the tiles.
This helps remove mold and mildew, leaving your tiles looking fresh and clean.
For dusting blinds:
Use a dryer sheet to wipe down your blinds and remove any dust.
It also prevents static electricity, keeping your shoes cleaner for longer.
For kettles and shower heads:
Fill the kettle with equal parts water and white vinegar, bring to a boil and let sit for an hour before rinsing thoroughly.
For shower heads, fill a bag with white vinegar, secure it over the shower head with a rubber band and leave it overnight.
Make sure you rinse it thoroughly in the morning.
For ovens:
Use a dishwasher tablet (powder, not gel) to clean the inside of your oven.
Slightly moisten the tablet and gently scrub away grease and dirt.
For multifunctional cleaning:
Dilute Zoflora disinfectant in a plant sprayer with water (according to the instructions on the bottle) and wipe surfaces. Your home will smell fresh and clean again.
For upholstery:
Put on a pair of damp rubber gloves and run your hands over the furniture.
The rubber attracts animal hair, making it easy to collect and dispose of.
